Kushtagi

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Kushtagi
ಕುಷ್ಟಗಿ
city
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKoppal
Elevation
639 m (2,096 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total21,180
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
584121
Vehicle registrationKA 37

Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Kushtagi is located at 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E / 15.77; 76.2.[1] It has an average elevation of 639 metres (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Kushtagi had a population of 21,180. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kushtagi has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kushtagi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Puradh family

This family is dedicated to the improvement of the local area. They have donated all of their property (e.g. schools, hospitals) and performed as role models to the present generation. Family seed Shran Basava Purad is working as a bahubali towards providing knowledge to scheduled tribe improvement.

Registered Non-Government Organisations

Kushtagi is a major area of work for the following NGOs:

  • Samraksha,[3] the HIV/AIDS unit of Samuha
  • Information Technology,[4] Sankalpa Rural information Technology Development

Present MLA

Mr. Doddanagouda Patil From BJP.[5]

Transport

Kushtagi is well connected by road to Bangalore, Hubli, Raichur, Bagalkot and other major cities. The nearest major airport is in Hubli.

Long-distance bus routes

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services.

Railways

Koppal and Hospet is the nearest railway station to Kushtagi and Koppal and Hospet is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad...

See also

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kushtagi
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on June 16, 2004. Retrieved October 1, 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ NGO Gateway members homepages
  4. ^ NGO Gateway members homepages
  5. ^ NGO Gateway members homepages